How to care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys brain cells and affects a person’s memory, thoughts, and behaviors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source (CDC), Alzheimer’s disease affected nearly 5.7 million adults living in the United States in 2016. Many people who have Alzheimer’s receive daily assistance and care from their family members, partners, or close […]

Alzheimer’s and dementia care: Tips for daily tasks

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, your role in managing daily tasks will increase as the disease progresses. Consider practical tips that can help the person with dementia participate as much as possible and enable you to manage tasks effectively. Reduce frustrations A person with dementia might become […]